World Bank · updated 2026-10-03 · 162 economies tracked
197.08 (2025)
##93 of 162 economies
1.8%
2.19×
1 = global #1 · lower value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1990 - 2025. France climbed from #86 to #93 (overtook Belgium). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for France ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Framework for the euro agreed; France commits to monetary union.
France adopts the single currency as a founding member.
GDP contracts as the financial crisis spreads to Europe.
Widespread protests over living costs and tax policy.
Total External Debt Stocks (% of GDP), Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4.1 USD per M3)
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